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When a mother's love becomes a daughter's burden . . . is there really a way out? Single at thirty-five, schoolteacher Mary Ellen Kelleher is from an Irish-Catholic family whose aging mother expects her daughter to continue to live with and take care of her. Agnes comments to her friends that Mary Ellen needs to find a man . . . but is that what Agnes really wants? And what about Mary Ellen? She loves her mother, but has she grown complacent and thus agreeable to her mother's frequent, veiled demands? When her good friends suggest she accompany them on a fabulous trip to China, Mary Ellen is ripe to rebel. She says yes and pays the deposit, not yet knowing that Agnes has offered Mary Ellen's services to drive her and three cronies to Cape Cod-and to chauffeuring them around for a week. When Mary Ellen says no to her mother, Agnes is angry . . . which fuels Mary Ellen's desire to break out on her own. The fact that she meets two very different, very attractive men while away certainly helps. But does the good girl, who has sacrificed an independent lifestyle for her mother's wishes, really have the courage to shake up her-and her mother's-world?

Tokala Two Elk was born in a chicken coop on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota Nation . . . From his humble beginnings, Tokala became a man whose life would be shaped by Spirit, ceremonies, teachings, and traditions of his people, the Oceti Sakowin. His journey was not easy. After years of unrest fueled by his struggle with alcoholism, he was finally able to find and embrace a path to sobriety that opened his world to education, community, and teaching-all of which drew him back to the foundation of Lakota values of Wo (the spiritual world), Wa (the mental world of the Animal Nation), Wi (the sun), and We (our blood), all of which are essential to the Hocoka, the Circle of Life, the core of Lakota beliefs. Startling, sad, funny, and profoundly moving, Return to the Center is a gripping exploration of the history of the tribe and the centuries of injustices that its people have withstood. From the influx of Europeans who saw them-and treated them-not as people but as savages, to the influx of missionaries who insisted on converting them to Christianity, to the original Reservations that were actually called Prisoner of War Camps, and to many other prejudices, the Lakota, as other Indigenous people, were victimized in countless ways. But in this book, Tokala Two Elk shows how their strength of Spirit and hope can enable the survival of his people if they reconnect to the deeply spiritual foundation of their ancestors.

When Mickey Rathbun began to investigate a rumor that her grandfather, George Gordon Moore, had been a model for Fitzgerald's iconic character Jay Gatsby, she discovered closer connections than she had ever imagined. In her remarkable, compelling, and beautifully crafted memoir, The Real Gatsby: George Gordon Moore, she examines the striking parallels between the real person and his fictional doppelganger. Beyond their hardscrabble western origins, formative sojourns in England, extravagant lifestyles fueled by suspected criminal activities, and pursuit of unattainable women, Moore and Gatsby shared a heightened appreciation for the exquisite possibilities of life, what Fitzgerald called "romantic readiness."These similarities were hardly coincidental; Moore played polo and partied with the social set that inspired The Great Gatsby. Tommy Hitchcock, the legendary polo player on whom Fitzgerald based Gatsy's Tom Buchanan, was Moore's close friend, business partner, and housemate.Rathbun's book is an honest exploration of her grandfather's astonishing life and legacy. With unflinching candor, she engages themes that are as relevant today as in Fitzgerald's time: our single-minded obsession with wealth and social cachet and the mirage of the American Dream.

21 Brix: Jim Forchini ¿ Evolution of a WinegrowerFrom a secure engineering career to a risky dream, Californians Jim Forchini and his wife, Anita, took an enormous leap of faith. A second-generation Italian, born in 1938 and raised in Bakersfield, Jim studied mechanical engineering at Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo. His Italian upbringing had instilled in him ethics for hard work, honesty, and perseverance-and introduced him to agrarian life, when Jim witnessed his grandfather growing grapes. After Jim and Anita married in 1961, they moved to Santa Rosa, started a family, and Jim was drawn back to the past to change their future. By 1976, he had acquired three vineyard properties, and, with Anita's ongoing strength and support, he had resigned from engineering and become a full-time winegrower. In 1996, the Forchinis started making wine at their own winery, including a tribute wine to Jim's grandfather. Forchini wines soon earned prestigious awards throughout the state, and their brand was recognized for consistent excellence.Over two decades later, with Anita's health in decline, they produced their last wine. Anita passed away in 2021; nine months later, Jim also died, having written this book to the point of releasing his tribute wine. More than a memoir, 21 Brix: Jim Forchini is an inspirational story of a husband and wife who had the courage to follow a dream and how, by working together, they overcame uncertainties and countless obstacles, and turned that dream into success.

Hallie Jo Everheart is growing up on a farm in the Ozarks, and life isn't going well. Her mother dies when Hallie is only nine, her brothers treat her like dirt, and her overburdened father is sunk into grief, oblivious. Then she meets Old Man Morrison, a reclusive, cranky, and slightly terrifying neighbor who can fix a broken piece of farm equipment but is not so good with people-until, unexpectedly, he changes Hallie's life when he discovers her talent for drawing.As a gifted young woman ready to work hard to meet her goals, Hallie makes her way through good times and bad, falls in and out of love, gets the education she's always wanted, and experiences the tragedies and comedies of a world that's always full of surprises. Over the course of ten stories that take her from girlhood to old age, Hallie finds unpredictable mentors-men and women who serve as guides and role models over the years: a beloved friend whose early death shatters her world, an older couple who help her ride out her sorrows, an art teacher with her own sad tale. Settling into her beloved Ozark landscape, Hallie grows and changes, and, ever grateful, she reflects on the people who taught her that "the most important thing you can do in life is to give of yourself, to help those in need who can benefit from your friendship and support." And, in the end, Hallie herself becomes a mentor for another promising young woman.

Take control of Autoimmune Disease with this comprehensive, science-based blueprint back to health Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis: Today, 1 in 7 Americans is diagnosed with one of over 100 autoimmune diseases. And that number continues to rise. But in dozens of documented niche populations worldwide, people once lived almost entirely devoid of any of them. Dr. Kash set out to learn why. In The Autoimmune Plague, he identifies provocative factors of today's evolutionary inconsistent environment, explains how they led to an immune frenzy destiny, and shows how to hijack these messages and eliminate immune triggers that negatively influence our well-being.As far back as Dr. Kash can remember, he suffered from a myriad of digestive issues that led to a diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). By age 24, it had progressed to Crohn's disease, Psoriasis, and inflammatory Arthritis. But while in Chiropractic School, he was introduced to the concept of treating the root cause of disease, which led him to years of extensive research in nutritional sciences and Functional Medicine that ultimately changed his health-and his life. Dr. Kash developed-and follows-The KASH Code, which incorporates core factors of his studies and provides an evidence-based blueprint of how to convert theory into practice and attack the "smorgasbord of psychological, emotional, physical, and environmental stress" that contributes to autoimmune disease. By following the KASH Code sufferers are able to regain sovereignty over their bodies and, like him, thrive without the symptoms that once held them back from living their best life.

2020. Let's face it: the global pandemic, combined with accelerated violence and negativity throughout America, sparked a vortex of high anxiety for the world and its people. In Let Us All Breathe Together, Rabbi Weinberg offers a thoughtful collection of spiritual messages, insightful poems, and perceptive essays that explore ways to unite faith with reality-all of which combine to provide a valuable guide through the uncertainties of turbulent times. From meditative relaxation to the soothing sounds of the shofar, to seeing the face of God in ourselves, Rabbi Weinberg shares tools to help overcome trauma and strengthen faith not only in God but also in humanity. She employs her extensive knowledge of Judaism, other spiritual traditions, and her own practice and weaves them into this engaging tutorial to help us relax, restore, and mostly, just . . . Breathe.

In a series of stories, Heidi Watts describes more than 50 years of summers on a group of small islands off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia. In deeply personal recollections, Heidi describes life in an isolated fishing community, watching the sharp decline in fish and a community in transition. "I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the islands, the land, and the sea-and I wanted to honor a way of life which evolved over 150 years and disappeared in less than 50. This is a celebration of what is, and a lament for what is lost. I watched with pain, close-up and personal, the increasing destruction and final death of the fisheries and the impact on those who made a living from the sea. I also wanted to capture for you and for myself the beauty of the sea, sand, sky, and rocks-what was unique in the culture of the time and place, and the inevitability of change."

How many people in your life have refrigerator rights? ¿ How many people are you really, truly, connected to-not by social media, email, or phone, but by human interaction and a solid social support system? ¿ Has relocating left you isolated from your core family and friends?¿¿ Is the lack of close relationships ruining your emotional and physical health? Dr. Will Miller and Dr. Glenn Sparks have determined "the core challenge to our sense of contentment is in our lifestyle." They offer the concept of REFRIGERATOR RIGHTS-the importance of having people in your life who can literally help themselves to the contents of your refrigerator without needing your permission. Understanding REFRIGERATOR RIGHTS can help you:¿Relieve stress ¿ Reduce feelings of depression ¿ Develop meaningful connections The Facts will Change your Life! This 2nd edition of REFRIGERATOR RIGHTS includes dramatic, updated studies that reveal how our fast-paced, technology-driven culture has further impacted our close relationships and increased our need for friends who enjoy refrigerator rights in our homes. Dr. Will Miller is a psychotherapist, lecturer,¿and popular speaker for corporations and organizations. He is currently an adjunct professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication's online Graduate Program at Purdue University and¿was spokesperson for the National Institute on Mental Health's Campaign on Depression Awareness. A former stand-up comedian, he has been a TV host on NBC and an on-air spokesperson for Nick-at-Nite. Dr. Glenn Sparks is a professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University and one of our nation's leading experts in the study of how our media- saturated culture is affecting us. He has conducted groundbreaking research, including over 70 scholarly publications and has a leading textbook on media effects (Media Effects Research: A Basic Overview). He is now in his 30th year of teaching at Purdue.

THE ICARUS BOY is a mystery thriller starring former Boston police detective Nick Magill. When a phone call pulls him from his new life as an artist into a race to save a troubled college kid, Magill must try to stop a monstrous killer who leaves a trail of victims from Boston to Cape Cod. During the chase, Magill is forced to revisit his childhood in an alcoholic home, the past trauma of his police work, and the betrayal by the love of his life. Ultimately, he discovers that the only person he can truly save is himself. 

The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise is the healing vision of a woman who is a scholar in the fields of adult and spiritual development as well as a lifelong seeker. Based on a mystical experience that sheds light on the entire arc of life, Orsborn's latest work revisions age not as diminishment but as the fulfillment of life's promise. Bursting through the stereotypes into a world of old souls, Orsborn shows you how to embrace the luminous spirit within that beats steadily beyond the wounds of childhood, beyond the unintended consequences of your best-intentions, beyond the twists and turns of fate over which even at the peak of the developmental pyramid you have no control. This gem of a book affirms that hope is merited and that seekers of all ages and circumstances have what it takes to grow not just old, but old souls.

Revenue Cycle Performance: Achieving Breakthrough Metrics in the Healthcare Industry In the transformative style of Eliyahu Goldratt's blockbuster novel The Goal, Michael Duke offers the healthcare industry approachable, cutting-edge strategies that unlock the key to maximum Revenue Cycle Performance. The McPherson Principle is an engaging business novel about a hospital system in big financial trouble. Written through the eyes of Bill Matthews, a VP of Revenue Cycle Management whose career-and the careers of his team-are on the line, the story follows his challenge to come up with workable solutions to radically improve performance, and improve it fast. Early on, Matthews recognizes he must bypass traditional, "acceptable" methods, stick his corporate neck out, and plow into uncharted metrics territory in order to succeed in today's competitive field. And thus, The McPherson Principle is born.

It Began in a Simple Garden . . . and Led to a Spiritual Path. Susan West Kurz's earliest memories began in a garden, where she nurtured herbs and colorful flowers, nibbled sun-drenched vegetables and ripe berries, and danced with her doll, Pinocchio. Later, she landed in another garden, that one in Germany, where she shaped her budding interest into a hugely successful career for international organic and natural skin care products. But for decades, Susan was steeped in another role-one of enabler, support system, and overall back-up singer to the alcoholics who were center stage in her life. The pain of that disease ultimately led her to Anthroposophy, her spiritual path, where she soon recognized she had been headed all along. On her subsequent journey to health and freedom, Susan continues to find inner peace in a garden.

 At four years old, Eleanor was hit by a car. It was 1937: she remembers the sunshine in her hospital room, the doctor, the nurses, the glass straw in her cup of water. She remembers that her face had been disfigured, leaving her ridiculed for years. But those experiences prepared her for the future - first with apprehension and suspicion, then with acceptance and understanding of others who were challenged.More than a memoir, THE GLASS STRAW provides insight into pre-WWII and wartime middle-America, from the innocence of young girls playing hopscotch and young boys jumping trains, to nighttime travels in a delivery truck from Indiana to Chicago to pick up boxes for families to ship supplies to their overseas servicemen. Eleanor''s lessons in perseverance continued to develop; they served her well when she married Bob who, despite the difficulties of medical school while they were newlyweds, was destined to become a beloved pediatrician, and Eleanor, a good doctor''s wife. She never minded Bob''s long days, phone calls from worried parents at all hours, or the sacrifices needed for his profession. After all, Eleanor knew firsthand how a frightened child felt, and that long after her own scars faded, it had taken longer for the ones inside to heal.

The Descendants of William Hayward of Easton, Massachusetts documents William's life in the eighteenth century, his two wives, Lydia Manley and Ann Holland, his children, and his grandchildren.

George D. Aiken, a hillside farmer and a liberal Republican Depression-era Governor, rose to national prominence as a leading GOP U. S. Senator and enduring critic of the Vietnam War from 1962-1975. Aiken’s long-standing friendship with Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, an unheard of political alliance in today’s sharply divided Washington, forged bi-partisan opposition to the war. Aiken was neither “hawk” nor “dove”, but a “wise owl” who spoke his mind forcefully and bluntly to all against the war. He advised President Johnson to declare that the U. S. won the Vietnam War and to get out. Later, Aiken told President Nixon to stop bombing in Cambodia or he couldn’t be elected “dogcatcher.” This is pure Aiken speaking truth to power for ending America’s most controversial war, a common-sense voice that the Nation sorely needs today.This book demonstrates that bi-partisan Senate leadership has worked in the past and must be present in order to solve urgent national problems. Senator Aiken was a catalyst for forging consensus on issues from civil rights to foreign policy by being open-minded to all ideas that would help his constituents. Aiken’s philosophy was always to help people first. He never made decisions based on his party, a lost art in the current political environment. A Senator like George Aiken today would help show how to restore bi-partisanship.